ABP: Pathways to sustainable pasture based beef production
The aim of this project is to investigate if there is any impact from sward types on water usage and water quality in pasture based beef production systems in Ireland. This project aims to gain more insight and to explore a possible difference in the overall environmental impact, from the incorporation of more diverse swards…
Read MoreDevelopment of novel multispecies sward mixtures to enhance sustainability and resilience of livestock production systems
To improve the persistence and resilience of the forage herb component of multispecies swards (MSS), and to determine the agronomic performance of additional novel species within these swardsPI: Dr. Helen Sheridan, Staff: Dr. Zoe McKay, Prof. Tommy Boland, Dr. Joanna Tierney, Soliu Mustapha (PhD)
Read MoreProducing and testing sustainable feedstocks in green biorefinery systems
Development and assessment of products produced through green biorefinery. To investigate the characterisation, processing, and scalability of different green biomass feedstocks within a green biorefinery process, in order to identify suitable feedstocks, optimise production pathways, and assess their potential applications and sustainability for commercial implementation.PI: James Gaffey, Dr. Joanna Tierney, Staff: Megan O’Brien (PhD)
Read MoreFuture-proofing the sustainability of pasture-based dairy-beef production systems
To utilise novel strategies in relation to animal breeding, alternative forage use and supplementation of novel feed additives to improve the environmental sustainability of Irish pasture based dairy-calf to beef considering biodiversity, greenhouse gas emissions and water quality to deliver environmentally and economically beneficial future dairy-beef production systems. Ciaran 2024: To compare the performance of…
Read MoreReFarm+
Over-arching aim: To engage in highly impactful research bringing together experts and researchers in the natural sciences, agriculture and business, to investigate how best to design a funding structure that: 1) provides the most efficient means for corporates to fund nature-positive action on farms. 2) provides the funding needed for farmers to undertake nature-positive actions…
Read MoreRestoring pollinators in Irish landscapes: RestPoll
To determine the effectiveness of pollinator restoration measures in Irish agricultural landscapes, both for pollinators and for other biodiversity and ecosystem services. To use a living labs approach to ensure effective stakeholder engagement and transfer of knowledge. To develop rapid assessment evaluations to measure pollinator restoration, and develop transferable approaches for different actors at a…
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